Lead Cook (Banquets/Line Prep) - Envue Autograph Collection Weehawken NJ

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a dedicated Lead Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this exciting role, you'll prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring high-quality meals for patrons while maintaining a clean and organized workstation. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for cooking and enjoy working as part of a team, this opportunity is perfect for you to showcase your culinary skills and contribute to a vibrant dining experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Cook, with ability to execute Banquet Event Orders.
• Knowledge of kitchen best practices and safe knife handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble ingredients for various dishes.
• Monitor inventory and order new food and supplies as necessary.
• Ensure all dishes are high-quality and follow company recipes.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School Training

Job description

About the Cook Position

Our restaurant is seeking a skilled and dedicated Lead Cook to join our kitchen staff! As a Lead Cook, you’ll be responsible for preparing excellent meals for our patrons while also maintaining your station and keeping track of inventory.

Excellent communication skills are a must, as is the ability to multitask. Working in the kitchen means working in a fast-paced environment, so you’ll need to stay organized to keep our customers satisfied.

Cook Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the workstation, ensuring everything is well stocked, orderly and clean
  

• Prepare, cook, and assemble ingredients for various dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

• Ensure that all dishes are of high-quality and follow company recipes

• Report any equipment issues to management

• Monitor inventory, ordering new food and supplies as necessary

• Resolve issues with customers’ orders as needed

• Keep the kitchen neat and tidy, ensuring everything is sanitized appropriately

• Follow all health and safety guidelines

• Assist other cooks as needed

Cook Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Culinary school training preferred

• [2+] years of experience as a Cook, and experience reading and independently executing against Banquet Event Orders

• Knowledge of kitchen best practices, including safe knife handling and cooking methods

• Excellent attention to detail, multitasking, and communication skills

• Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, with flexible availability to be scheduled based on operational need of the F&B department

• Must be able to remain on your feet for long periods of time and lift [25+] pounds